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   From: r62n@nynex.zib   
      
   Republican Spiro Cheriogotis has won the Mobile, Alabama mayoral race   
   over Democrat Barbara Drummond with just over 51%, succeeding Mayor   
   Sandy Stimpson. The contest gained national attention after former Vice   
   President Kamala Harris praised Drummond as a rising figure in the   
   Democratic party. Cheriogotis was endorsed by Mayors Stimpson and Dow   
   and out-raised Drummond, consolidating local support and financial   
   advantage.   
      
   Drummond said, "So grateful to Vice President Kamala Harris for her kind   
   words about this campaign." She added, "Being called ‘a star in our   
   party’ is an honor — but what means the most is the opportunity to serve   
   the people of Mobile. Together, we are going to build a Mobile that   
   works for ALL of us."   
      
   Following his win, Cheriogotis stated, "Thank you for every Mobilian who   
   put your trust in me and in this campaign." Drummond has served as the   
   Alabama House Democratic Caucus chair since 2014. Supporters noted her   
   loss was a missed chance for the city’s first woman mayor.   
      
   A PAC supporting Drummond circulated a flyer linking Cheriogotis to   
   national Republicans. In August’s first round, Drummond had led a   
   multi-candidate field. Drummond said, "I want to thank Mobile because we   
   gave a hell of a run." She added, "I want to thank each of you and I   
   certainly extend my congratulations to our new mayor, Spiro Cheriogotis."   
      
   Jessica Thompson covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern   
   Newsstand LLC.   
      
   https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/gop-candidate-defeats-ha   
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